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At Creativity & Beyond, we believe that meaningful growth is rooted in continuous learning and trusted insight. Our resource library is curated to enrich your leadership journey with science-based insights, authored works, and expert-recommended reading that inspire meaningful, lasting growth.

Books We Love

Coaching for Performance
by John Whitmore

A definitive guide to the GROW model and performance coaching, blending practical frameworks with psychological insight to foster growth and engagement

The 360° Degree Leader
by John C. Maxwell

Guides professionals on how to lead effectively from any level, empowering influence without needing positional authority.

Good to Great
by Jim Collins

A timeless business classic that examines why some companies make the leap to greatness—and others don’t. Built on rigorous research and real-world insights, it introduces core principles like Level 5 Leadership and the Hedgehog Concept.

The Lean Startup
by Eric Ries

A modern innovation essential. This book introduces the Build-Measure-Learn framework, helping leaders and entrepreneurs innovate quickly, pivot wisely, and reduce waste while growing meaningful solutions.

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
by Adam Grant

Explores how individuals challenge the status quo and drive real change. Grant draws from research and stories to show how originality can be cultivated, and how timing, doubt, and even procrastination play into innovation.

Think Again
by Adam Grant

A bold invitation to rethink your assumptions, embrace curiosity, and lead with greater clarity and adaptability.

High Output Management
by Andrew Grove

Written by Intel’s legendary CEO, this book is a leadership and operations masterclass—covering team performance, leverage, one-on-one meetings, decision-making, and scalable systems.

Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman

Grasp why EQ drives performance and leadership impact.

Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman

Explore the dual-system mind and how biases shape decisions.

The Fifth Discipline
by Peter Senge

Master systems thinking for organizational learning and transformation.

The 5 Levels of Leadership
by John C. Maxwell

A roadmap for leadership growth—from position to pinnacle—offering practical steps and real-world examples to maximize influence and impact.

Die Empty
by Todd Henry

A powerful call to live with intention and bring your best work every day, so you leave no potential unused.

The Let Them Theory
by Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins

Offers a simple but transformative mantra—“Let Them”—to free yourself from other people's drama and take back control of your life.

Limitless
by Jim Kwik

A practical guide to unlocking your brain's full potential—covering accelerated learning, memory, and performance-boosting techniques.

Mindful Anger
by Andrea Brandt

Teaches how to use mindfulness to explore anger's messages and heal your emotional responses with compassion and clarity.

Your Brain at Work
by David Rock

Combines neuroscience and real-world examples to teach you how to manage distraction, improve focus, and work smarter all day.

Learning How to Learn
by Barbara Oakley & Terrence Sejnowski

Science-backed techniques to help anyone become a more efficient learner—ideal for professionals upskilling or mentoring others.

The Next Conversation
by Jefferson Fisher

A tactical guide to navigating tough talks with confidence and tact—transforming difficult conversations into opportunities for connection.

The Myth of Normal
by Gabor Maté, MD & Daniel Maté

A compassionate critique of modern health culture, linking trauma, stress, and societal norms—and offering a path toward true healing.

Six Thinking Hats
by Edward de Bono

A brilliant framework for parallel thinking that enhances creative decision-making and reduces conflict—empowering more effective, structured conversations.

Serious Creativity:
Using the Power of Lateral Thinking to Create New Ideas

De Bono's most comprehensive work on innovation. It introduces powerful methods for idea generation, going beyond brainstorming to teach structured creativity.

Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step-By-Step
by Edward de Bono

This foundational book teaches how to think creatively on demand. Learn how to break out of established patterns and find original solutions using logic-challenging techniques.

GRASP The Solution: How to Find the Best Answers to Everyday Challenges.
by Chris Griffiths

This book explores how to apply creative and analytical thinking to make better decisions. It offers the GRASP model—a five-step process to solve complex problems and think more strategically in personal and professional settings.

Thinkology: The Science of Thinking for a Smarter Future by Chris Griffiths

This book offers a fresh, neuroscience-backed perspective on how we think—and how we should think to thrive in a fast-evolving world. Thinkology is especially valuable for leaders, coaches, and professionals looking to elevate decision-making, break mental habits, and cultivate agile, creative mindsets. It’s a thought-provoking guide for building smarter thinking strategies in both life and business.

Books We Co-Authored

Innovation Case by Case
(Co-Author)

A practical exploration of how de Bono Thinking Systems have driven innovation and transformation in organizations around the world.

My Voice Volume 7
(Co-Author)

A powerful collection of personal stories by women across the globe, sharing truth, courage, and transformation in their own voices.

Shaken Stirred But Not Deterred
(Co-Author)

A compelling anthology of resilience, where women share real stories of strength, growth, and rising through adversity with grace.

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